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KeyBank Caps Veterans Day With National Recognition As Best For Vets Employer

CLEVELAND, Nov. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its Veteran's Day observation this year, KeyBank is proud to announce that it has been named to the list of top " Military Friendly® Employers" for the second consecutive year. The recognition is awarded by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse Magazine and reflects the emphasis Key places on recruiting and training military veterans who are joining or rejoining the workforce.

Now in its 14th year, Military Friendly ® Employers is the premier resource for transitioning service members and spouses seeking civilian employment. Each year, companies taking the survey are held to a higher standard than the previous year via improved methodology, criteria and weightings developed with the assistance of an advisory board consisting of leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community.

KeyBank is committed to hiring military talent, knowing first-hand that recruiting from the military community is not only the "right thing to do," but it makes good business sense. "Making the transition to the business world is easier when both the employee and their employer are strongly focused, as we are, on serving our communities," said Brian Fishel, KeyCorp Senior Vice President & Chief Talent Officer. "Our commitment to service, volunteerism, and helping others makes KeyBank a good fit for veterans. We value the service of the men and women of the military and their families and welcome them to begin their journey to a new and fulfilling chapter in their lives at KeyBank."

As an inclusive employer and workplace, KeyBank is proud of our strong tradition supporting military employees, families and veterans. Key is a proud partner of numerous organizations dedicated to supporting U.S. servicemen and women including Joining Forces, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Veterans on Wall Street, Hiring Our Heroes, Hero 2 Hired, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and Veterans Business Network. Additionally, Key's Military Inclusion employee resource group provides support, resources and networking for active duty and veteran employees, as well as spouses, families and friends. The group also helps onboard new military hires, and leads the company's relationships with organizations such as Fisher House, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the USO, and the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association.